‘X-Press Pearl’ Captain at court…
June 15, 2021
The Captain of the ‘X-Press Pearl’ cargo vessel, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), was ordered to be released after being produced before the Colombo High Court on June 14. The Russian national was released on a personal bond worth Rs 2 million. The court also extended the overseas travel ban imposed on the Captain of the ill-fated ship. Photos by: Sanjeewa Lasantha